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CY56 AAU

2006 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,383 mi
Last recorded117,383 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C163,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 AAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 117,383 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 117,383 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 112,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under sealed

Fail 2 Nov 2024 112,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under sealed

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,987 miles

Chip on windscreen but less than 10mm

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure Panel behind bumper insecure but unlikely to fall from vehicle (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 100,748 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tailpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 100,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tailpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 94,411 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip just below 10mm in drivers veiw (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint on tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Two front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Oct 2021 94,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip just below 10mm in drivers veiw (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint on tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Two front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2020 90,778 miles

Damage to windscreen below 10mm

Pass 5 Oct 2019 86,730 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 86,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,546 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,574 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 58,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,225 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,628 miles

damage in zone A on windscreen but not exceedinding 10mm

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,449 miles

Corrosion on both front discs and pad thickness

Near and offside rear slight cracking of sidewalls.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,449 miles

Corrosion on both front discs and pad thickness

Near and offside rear slight cracking of sidewalls.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,583 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,627 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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CY56 AAU is a 2006 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,048 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CY56 AAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CY56 AAU registered?

CY56 AAU is a 2006 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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